LEXINGTON — Lexington High School graduate Kent Reese, a game developer, has completed Duck and the Land of Flightless Birds, a 2D action-adventure game. The game had early backing from the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development through its student-based Young Entrepreneurship Academy. “Duck represents years of persistence,” Reese said. “It started as something I drew in […]
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Richland Area Chamber applauds $20M investment in U.S. 30 broadband project
MANSFIELD — – Ohio’s newly approved 2025-2026 biennial budget includes a $20 million investment to expand broadband infrastructure along the full length of the U.S. 30 corridor, stretching from the state’s eastern to western borders. This statewide project brings significant local impact to Richland County, where connectivity improvements are expected to enhance access, opportunity, and […]
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School Supplies & New Clothing Collection Drive slated for May 7 at MOESC
MANSFIELD — Students enrolled in the Young Leaders Institute, a program of the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, are organizing a collection drive for The New Store (Richland County Children’s Auxiliary) to benefit Richland County preschool through 8th-grade students. Community members are invited to drive through and drop off school supplies or new clothing […]
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Mansfield Rising’s Ideas of March: Establish an emerging developers accelerator
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s ability to grow and sustain its housing market is threatened by a shortage of skilled developers interested in completing projects in Mansfield. There is lasting benefit in the cultivation of the next generation of homegrown talent to sustain community growth and attract new investment. This initiative is designed to cultivate homegrown housing […]
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Women’s Leadership Connection — Taking Up Space set for Sept. 18 at DLX
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Leadership Connection series will have its next event on Sept. 18. The event takes place at the DLX Kobacker Room from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is served as part of the presentation. This series, designed especially with women in mind, is being hosted by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. […]
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Engage Richland Program for Young Professionals begins
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development announces a new program for young professionals aged 18-30 in Richland County. Applications for the program are open now through Aug. 23. “Engage Richland will allow young professionals to gain a community leadership mindset early in their careers,” said Angie Cirone, Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation Director. […]
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Mansfield community invited to April 22 Earth Stewardship event
MANSFIELD – The Earth Stewardship Steering Committee is pleased to announce the kickoff of the 28th anniversary Earth Stewardship Celebration, joining citizens across the State of Ohio and the United States in celebrating the Great American Cleanup. Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry, the Richland County Commissioners, elected officials, and community leaders will join members of the […]
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Lex math teacher wins 3D printer at teacher boot camp
MANSFIELD – Over the summer, educators from districts in Crawford County, Morrow County and Richland County had the opportunity to participate in the first Teacher Business Boot Camps in the region. Participants gained first-hand experience with the rewarding careers available in manufacturing and the skills students need to obtain and retain these local positions. In […]